Summary
On July 15, 2025, the ransomware group incransom publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting Otjiwarongo Municipality, a local government entity in Namibia. According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Otjiwarongo Municipality |
| Domain | N/A |
| Country | Namibia |
| Attacking Group | incransom |
| Date Reported | July 15, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Otjiwarongo Municipality
Otjiwarongo Municipality is a key local government entity in Namibia, known for its stable, efficient, and helpful administration. It offers immense potential for investors across industrial and commercial sectors, coupled with attractive residential areas, excellent schools, and modern medical facilities.
About Incransom
Incransom is a notorious ransomware group known for targeting local government agencies and threatening to release sensitive data unless their ransom demands are met. Their attacks have highlighted the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in public sector organizations.
Proactive Response Measures
Organizations can proactively respond to such threats through continuous dark web monitoring and by utilizing tools such as email breach checkers. It’s crucial to maintain vigilance and regularly scan for potential breaches. You can use the email breach checker at mspdarkintel.com/domain-breach-scan to monitor your company’s exposure and enhance your cybersecurity posture.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
The MSPDarkIntel team does not engage in the exfiltration, downloading, taking, hosting, viewing, reposting, or disclosure of any stolen information.
All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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